Please join us for the January 19, 2017 CAFP luncheon meeting.
Note this event is open to first 50 people due to tour capacity--please register early & only if you're certain you can attend.
**Please read below as this is a manufacturing tour & there are special considerations to note.**
Topic: Philip Morris USA Manufacturing Center tour
PRESENTER: Kevin Weaver, Senior Manager, Manufacturing, PMUSA, an Altria Company
WHEN: January 19. 2017 at 12:00 p.m. EST for networking and lunch followed by the tour from 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST
WHERE: Philip Morris USA; 3601 Commerce Road, Richmond, VA 23234
***Please read below***:
Parking:
When driving onto our campus, please enter through the Main Gate (A Gate) and park along the main circle in visitor parking. Once those spots are full, park in Lot 7 (north lot), if instructed. Proceed to main lobby.
What to bring:
*Government-issued Photo ID - You will need to show this to security when requested
Important Guidelines:
* Please arrive promptly.
* No food, drinks, or gum during the tour.
* Long hair (below shoulders) must be secured with plain barrettes or clips without embellishments. Rubber bands may not be used to secure hair.
* No jewelry (except watches and wedding bands without stones).
* No perfume, cologne or scented lotions.
* Cell phones must be in pockets below the waist and turned off.
* Remove all loose items above waist (neckties, scarves, items in shirt pockets). Badges worn at waist or below.
* Cameras and/or the taking of photographs are not allowed in the factory.
* Safety glasses, earplugs and toe caps are provided.
COST: Members, Free; Non-Members, $30 (to be paid when you register) ***Please register online by EOB Tuesday, January 10th. ONLY Register IF YOU ARE ATTENDING.***
If your plans change after this time, please notify Michael Drayer immediately via email: Michael.J.Drayer@dom.com or by phone 804-819-2964. Cancellations and no-shows will be billed.
All members are encouraged to bring a prospective member or guest.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Experience a highly automated manufacturing plant tour. The tour will examine processes in the tobacco industry--from seed to pack and consist of the main Cigarette Manufacturing Bays, a Filter Making Bay, and Direct Materials. Also, quality management, inventory control and an overview of taxation will be examined.
1. Observe a world class cigarette manufacturing center
2. Understand the process flow of inventory
3. Review how PMUSA’s material management system operates
4. Understand PMUSA's quality management system and how the operators interact with it.
5. Recognize the impact of Taxes-how much, different types (state, local, city, federal, etc.) & how they are accounted for
6. Understand how important Traceability is in the manufacturing process
Program Level: Basic
Intended Professional Level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
1.0 CPE Credit in the field of Production provided by BDO and 1.0 CTP Credit
Participation Requirements for CPE Programs
To receive CPE credit for participation in a CAFP training program, you must sign-in at the beginning and actively participate throughout the session. You will receive an email notification once the attendance record has been processed including instructions on how to access your CPE certificate.
BDO USA, LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
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